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Page 1: Sunny Land Tours Russia

2013-2014

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Moscow The capital of Russia since the late 15th century, Moscow has always been a popular destination for more adventurous tourists. During your stay, you will have an opportunity to see the city’s world-renowned attractions that include the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Church of the Ascension, all dating from between the 14th and 17th centuries. While in Moscow your optional tours will also include Red Square, the Tretyakov Gallery, the National Museum of Russian Fine Art, the Moscow Metro and a tour of the Armoury and its spectacular and priceless collection of royal jewels, crowns, thrones and armour of the Tsars. For groups an additional optional evening entertainment and tours are available, and you are welcome to take a Moscow by Night city tour, or attend a circus or theatre performance.Uglich Historic town highlights tour. Uglich is one of the oldest Russian towns, and a place of a pilgrimage of Russian Tsars. According to a local legend its origin goes back to back to 937. During the guided walking tour you’ll visit the magnificent five domed Transfiguration Cathedral and Church of Czarevich Dmitri of the Blood – build to commemorate the most famous event in the town’s history – a mysterious death of the 7-year old Czarevich Dmitri, the last scion of Dimitriy Rurik dynasty.

Yaroslavl Historic town highlights tour. A sightseeing tour of a port town of Yaroslavl will include old city center, a UNESCO world heritage site, and the beautiful Transfiguration Monastery, dating back to the 16th century. You will also stop at the Church of St. Elijah the Prophet, and have an opportunity to see its famous 13th century frescoes.

KostroMa One of the loveliest cities of the Golden Ring, Kostroma is certainly a highlight of the cruise. The pride of Kostroma is the museum at the former Ipatyevsky Monastery founded in the 14th century by the Zernov family, the forebears of the Godunovs. The crypt of the Monastery became the Godunov burial vault. Kostroma is the only Russian city retaining the classical layout of the 18th/19th centuries, with streets and boulevards fanning out like the spokes of a wheel from a central square.

goritsY Historic highlights tour. You will visit one of the oldest and most famous monasteries in Russia – the Monastery of St. Cyril of the White Lake. Dating back to the 14th century, it is home to a the most exquisite icon collection in the world. Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is one of the largest and oldest Russian Monasteries. It was founded in 1397 by the monks of Moscow’s Simonov Monastery.

Kizhi Enjoy the magnificent Northern Russian nature and scenery while cruising through Lake Onega, the second largest lake in Europe. Arrival and an island highlights tour of Kizhi island including visit to the Museum of Wooden Architecture with a beautiful ensemble of wooden churches, chapels and houses. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Russia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most impressive thing about these structures is that they were erected without any nails or other metal ties. river village Cruising. Arrival at the river village. This is a recreational stop, specially designed to for you to enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality. Enjoy Russian outdoor BBQ and entertainment by local folklore entertainers. st . PetersbUrg E x t r a o r d i n a r y c i t y o f St. Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, is the highlight of your Russian River adventure. Tour highlights include the Nevsky Prospekt, the Admiralty Building, the Royal Square, Peter and Paul Fortress the treasure chest of the world world-famous art – the Hermitage Museum. Explore this magnificent and romantic city on your own, or purchase optional tours to Pushkin and see beautiful and fascinating Catherine’s Palace and visit the magnificent gardens and spectacular fountains of opulent Peterhof, the Tzars’ Summer Palace located on the coast of the Finland Gulf.

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Moscow, GUM Departement store

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Included with all our river cruisesIncluded with all our river cruises:nAccommodations in all outside staterooms,

each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window

nThree meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship’s restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation.

nCaptain’s welcome Cocktail ReceptionnGala farewell Dinner aboard

nFull sightseeing programs in each of the ports of call.

nEnglish-speaking guide assistancenRussian or Ukrainian language

and songs lessonnNightly entertainment and dancing.nDaily aerobicsnTour of the ship’s bridge.nOur cruise director and professional staff.nVisa support letter (if you process your visa

with us)nLuggage handling to/from your cabin

aboard the shipnCruise documents

The price does not include:nAirfarenBaggage: excess baggage,

forwarding of baggage.nMedical insurancenTrip cancellation insurancenVisasnVisa supportnGratuities: gratuities for cruise director,

crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger’s discretion.

nPrivate transfers

nMiscellaneous: Items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.

NOTE: nAll the prices and schedules are subject

to change. All taxes and surcharges are additional.

nAir is available upon request. For more information, please call us.

nPlease be informed that all pre/post cruise services, arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation, additional excursions, etc. can be arranged by us.

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10, and 11-day cruises between two capitals of Russia, including overnights with daily guided tours in Moscow and St. Petersburg; visits to Kizhi, Vallam, Svir, Goritzy, Yaroslavl, Uglich and much more!

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Moscow, Bolshoi Theater Village

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2013 Dates Direction ShipRussian Waterways | 10 day cruise12 May–21 May Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Koshevoy12 May–21 May Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Litvinov31 May–09 Jun Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Koshevoy31 May–09 Jun Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Litvinov19 Jun–28 Jun Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Koshevoy19 Jun–28 Jun Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Litvinov08 Jul–17 Jul Sold Out m/s Koshevoy08 Jul–17 Jul Sold Out m/s Litvinov27 Jul–05 Aug Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Koshevoy27 Jul–05 Aug Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Litvinov15 Aug–24 Aug Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Koshevoy15 Aug–24 Aug Moscow – St. Petersburg m/s Litvinov03 Sep–12 Sep Sold Out m/s Koshevoy03 Sep–12 Sep Sold Out m/s Litvinov22 Sep–01 Oct Moscow-St. Petersburg m/s Koshevoy22 Sep–01 Oct Moscow-St. Petersburg m/s Litvinov

2013 Dates Direction ShipRussian Waterways | 11 day cruise21 May–31 May St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Koshevoy21 May–31 May St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Litvinov09 Jun–19 Jun St.Petersburg – Moscow m/s Koshevoy09 Jun–19 Jun St.Petersburg – Moscow m/s Litvinov28 Jun–08 Jul St.Petersburg – Moscow m/s Koshevoy28 Jun–08 Jul St.Petersburg – Moscow m/s Litvinov17 Jul–27 Jul St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Koshevoy17 Jul–27 Jul St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Litvinov05 Aug–15 Aug St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Koshevoy05 Aug–15 Aug St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Litvinov24 Aug–03 Sep St. Petersburg- Moscow m/s Koshevoy24 Aug–03 Sep St. Petersburg- Moscow m/s Litvinov12 Sep–22 Sep St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Koshevoy12 Sep–22 Sep St. Petersburg – Moscow m/s Litvinov Call 1.800.783.7839 for 2014 Cruise Dates & Rates

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st. PetersbUrg — Moscow | 11 daY crUise

day location excursion program1 st. Petersburg Embarkation.2 st. Petersburg City tour enjoy the architecture of the city, Nevsky

Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent

3 st. Petersburg Visit the wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum.

4 river village Recreational stop, enjoy the rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality.

5 Kizhi Architectural gem within Lake Onega Open-air museum of the Wooden Architecture.

6 goritsy Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery. Explore most exquisite icon collection in the world.

7 Yaroslavl Founded in the 11th century by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. The city tour includes the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Church of Elijah the Prophet.

8 Uglich Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town - one of Russia’s most ancient. Visit the Kremlin, Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market.

9 Moscow Sightseeing motor coach tour, including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view.

10 Moscow Tour of the Kremlin. Afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own.

11 Moscow Disembarkation.

Free one Category Cabin Upgrade *based on availablility, with payment by check. Can not be combined with other discount. Full payment by check.

Moscow — st. PetersbUrg | 10 daY crUise

day location excursion program1 Moscow Embarkation.2 Moscow Sightseeing motor coach tour, including

Tverskaya Street, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Bolshoi Theater and Moscow State University for a panoramic view.

3 Moscow Tour of the Kremlin. This afternoon free time to explore Moscow on your own. This evening you leave Moscow for the start of your cruise.

4 Uglich Take a walking tour of this lovely 10th-century town. Visit the Kremlin, Church of the Transfiguration. Dmitry Blood’s Church. Explore the Flea Market.

5 goritsy Visit Cyrilo-Belozersky Monastery. Explore the most exquisite icon collection in the world.

6 Kizhi Architectural gem within Lake Onega Open-air museum of the Wooden Architecture.

7 river village Recreational stop, enjoy the relaxing rustic atmosphere and famous Russian cuisine and hospitality.

8 st. Petersburg During your city tour enjoy the extravagant baroque architecture of the city center, Nevsky Prospect, Palace Square and Smolny Convent

9 st. Petersburg Visit the many wonders of the elegant Winter Palace, which today houses the Hermitage Museum.

10 st. Petersburg Disembarkation.

All deck plans are on back page. Private transfers one way $85 per person.

Free one Category Cabin Upgrade * m/s Koshevoy m/s Litvinov

categories 10 days 11 days 10 days 11 daysBoat deck – Cat. A $2700 $2900 $2700 $2900Upper deck – Cat. B $2500 $2700 $2500 $2700Main deck – Cat. C $2300 $2500 $2300 $2500Lower (3 pax) – Cat D $2100 $2300 $2100 $2300Junior suite $3600 $4000 $3600 $4000Suite cabins $4600 $4800 $4600 $4800Single cabin $2900 $3200 $2900 $3200Double cabin/sgl use +50% +50% +50% +50%Port taxes $120 $140 $120 $140Fuel surcharge $80 $90 $80 $90

rates are in Usd per person based on double occupancy.

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All our motorships are modern vessel build in Germany and Austria, and registered in Russia. They are equipped with up-to-date navigation devices and recently had major refurbishment. Our motorships have the following features: Length: 430 sq. ft , Width- 56 sq. ft, Draught -9, 81 sq. ft,Speed-13, 8 knots. To insure highest level of the passengers satisfaction and provide the best possible service – 270-250 passengers are accommodated by 110 member crew.Our ships are specially designed for the inland waterways cruising, and feature outside cabins that allow picturesque views of the passing countryside. All units are comfortably furnished, air-conditioned and have private showers.Highly professional and experienced crew takes great pride in their ship and maintains it in excellent condition. The dining service offers Continental and Russian and Ukrainian cuisine, as well as gourmet specialties of the visited regions. Most meals served on board in a warm homelike atmosphere of the ship’s dining room. Service personnel are well trained and eager to offer assistance. Public areas may include bars, small souvenir shops, music salon and/or beauty parlor. Laundry service is also available.Our government-licensed English speaking tour guide will accompany you during on shore excursions and will fill you in on the history, mythology, and art of the places you visit. In addition to extensive sight-seeing outings our on board entertainment program includes - daily musical performances, lectures by professional guest lecturer, folk shows, Russian and Ukrainian language lessons, Passengers talent show, outdoor shashlyk (shish kabob) picnic at recreation stops, Grand Tea Ceremony, Blini and Vodka tasting. For detailed information please visit our web site www.sunnylandtours.com

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Terms & Conditions:Reservations and Payments: A non-refundable

$600 per person deposit is required at time of booking.Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. In certaincases additional non-refundable deposits may berequired to meet airlines’ ticketing deadlines. For bookingsduring Christmas and New Year periods nonrefundablefull payment required at the time of booking.Visa & Documentation: A valid passport and visa is required of U.S. citizens for travel to Russia. Obtaining proper visa is the traveler’s responsibility. Visa application available online.Cancellation & Insurance: Trip Insurance is available at 10% Premiumand is highly recommended.Cancellation within 90 Days of Cruise date is subject to 50%. No refund can be give for cancellation within 60 Days of sailing date. Unused Cruise features are not refundable.Trip Interruption Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is available on optional basis through Sunny Land Tours by paying a premiumat the time of deposit payment.Trip Interuption Insurance provides coverage during the trip only. For coverage visit www.sunnylandtours.comShore Excurions: Shore Excursions, all meals, and onboard actvities are included during the Cruise. Tour guides: The services of competent local guides and hosts are provided during the cruise.

Tipping: Tipping on board cruise ships is not included.Tipping to guides and drivers is left at passenger’s discretion, but strongly recommended.Responsibility and Liability: Sunny Land Tours, Inc, in offering these cruise arrangements is responsible to the tour participants for supplying the services and accommodations offered to the participants as stated in the brochure. Sunny Land Tours, Inc., as tour operator, disclaims all liability for loss, damage or injury sustained in connection with services and accommodations provided by railroads, bus operators, local sightseeing companies, tour operators, steamship companies, airlines, hotels and lodging facilities, all operating under the laws of the country in which these services are provided. The right to alter any land tour arrangement is reserved. Round trip flights by any IATA carrier, which cannot be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft. Cruise tickets when issued, constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the passenger. The carriers concerned are not in any event responsible for any act, omission or event, occurring during the time passengers are not aboard their plane, vessels or other conveyances.Complaints: In the unlikely event of any complaints about travel arrangements notice must be submitted to Sunny Land Tours in writing maximum 21 days after the completion of

the trip.Past this deadline complaints or any requests will not be accepted. Should any claim or controversy arise out of this agreement, the courts of Flagler County, Florida shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear same. In addition, the laws of the State of Florida shall control such dispute.IMPORTANT NOTE: All information is correct in this brochure as of print date of February 2013 to the best of our knowledge. Sunny Land Tours cannot be held liable for any errors or omissions that may be found in the pages of this brochure.When looking at the rates published in this brochure, please be reminded of the uniqueness of the travel industry.Accordingly, while we will make every effort to honor the rates listed in this brochure, due to many factors including fluctuation in exchange rates and fuel costs, as well as load and occupancy factors influencing hotels’ and airlines’ yield management practices; rates can and do change time to time. Hence rates shown in this brochure must be perceived as a guideline. All rates are subject to change, and MUST BE RECONFIRMED WITH OUR OFFICE prior to a booking. To confirm rates of any program featured in this brochure please contact your travel professional or call 1-800-783-7839

For more information call or see your Travel Agent

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